Ukrainian drone attacks targeted several Russian oil refineries, including the country's largest facilities, as part of a strategic campaign to disrupt Russia's oil production capabilities. The attacks, which occurred overnight on March 12-13, hit the Ryazan, Kstovo, and Kirishi oil refineries, as well as a Russian Air Force base in Buturlinovka and a military airfield in Voronezh. Additionally, the Novoshakhtinsk Refinery's operations were halted, and the Kaluga Oil Refinery southwest of Moscow was destroyed. Ukrainian officials, including those from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and military intelligence (GUR), coordinated the strikes, aiming to reduce the flow of oil money and fuel to Russia's war efforts. These attacks have affected over 12% of Russia's oil-processing capacity and involved around 70 kamikaze aircraft. The timing of the strikes appears linked to disrupting the presidential elections in Russia, with President Vladimir Putin seeking a fifth term amid tightly controlled voting conditions. Putin has claimed that the attacks are an attempt to disrupt the elections.
Russia’s longest-serving leader since Stalin is certain to win another term as president this weekend just as the war in Ukraine turns in his favor. Divisions in the West give further impetus to his ambitions https://t.co/Jhnq6PlXv0 via @bpolitics
I'm told that today's drone attack on a Russian oil refinery in Kaluga was conducted by Ukraine’s GUR military intel. Strikes earlier this week, by the SBU. @FT live news: Ukraine strikes another Russian refinery as campaign to hit economy intensifies https://t.co/druryIa10u
Putin plans for next 6-year term as Russians vote in 'neither free nor fair election' https://t.co/IZyj3n5fZP
Ukrainian drones targeted a small Russian petrochemical plant in the vicinity of Moscow, the latest in a series of intensified attacks on the nation’s oil industry https://t.co/4vmfgtzTOs
Russia’s longest-serving leader since Stalin is all but certain to win another term as president this weekend just as the war in Ukraine turns in his favor. https://t.co/ERyEKvCjKQ
🇷🇺VOTING UNDERWAY IN RUSSIA’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS With his most contentious opponents either dead or in prison, Putin is confident of winning as he praises Russian democracy. Biden is taking notes. Source: TASS https://t.co/NRZGzQIg4r https://t.co/VNcVgo5qL9
Russians started voting on Friday in a three-day presidential election that is set to hand veteran leader Vladimir Putin another six-year term as the raging conflict in Ukraine spreads further into Russian territory. https://t.co/4NmnbcH53h
Putin set to sweep to fifth term as Russians head to polls https://t.co/9bPFCaGPRi
Russians have begun voting in a rubber-stamp election that will extend President Putin’s rule to three decades, rivalling that of Joseph Stalin ⬇️ https://t.co/r1TtNovOi3
UKRAINE ATTACKED RUSSIAN OIL REFINERY IN KALUGA REGION IN DRONE STRIKE OVERNIGHT AND CAUSED DAMAGE - UKRAINIAN INTELLIGENCE SOURCE TELLS REUTERS
With all of the Russian president's real opposition either in prison or dead, there is little doubt over who will win the election. https://t.co/rTNkD84aWJ
Polling stations have opened in Russia today. But with Vladimir Putin all but guaranteed to win his fifth term, it will be impossible to gauge how popular he or his war in Ukraine really is, says former MI6 officer Christopher Steele. https://t.co/QYEclXw6pC 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/poY6t0EQsv
Polling stations across Russia have opened to decide the country's next president. NBC chief international correspondent Keir Simmons reports live from one station in Moscow. https://t.co/QYEclXw6pC 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/1iCKuBRKWE
BREAKING: A Ukrainian drone strike has destroyed the Kaluga Oil Refinery south-west of Moscow. Ukraine continues its new strategic campaign to systematically destroy Russia’s oil and gas industry. Ukraine has launched plenty of “sanctions” over the past 3-4 weeks https://t.co/iKwoxO3NCH
This video seems to show a drone attack against the "Perviy Zavod" oil refinery in Kaluga Oblast. Local news claims four drones were seen, all were suppressed but one managed to hit a chimney leading to a fire.
Today, Ukraine 🇺🇦 struck the Pervy Zavod Oil Refinery with Kamikaze Drones in Russia located 300km from the border with Ukraine https://t.co/KKEhR6wzEw
In a Russia at war, there is only one real candidate and winner: Vladimir Putin. As Russians cast their ballots in the March 15-17 election, the 71-year-old former KGB lieutenant colonel's popularity is high amid strong support for the war in Ukraine https://t.co/vBFDS7j6ks
Another Russian refinery reportedly visited by Ukrainian drones overnight, this time in Kaluga southwest of Moscow. https://t.co/jkenUbh4G0
/1. This night Russian oil refinery not far away Kaluga was attacked by drones. Pervyy Zavod is the largest operating petrochemical enterprise in the Kaluga region. The main technological units of Pervyy Zavod are the AVBT-101 hydrocarbon processing complex, the processing… https://t.co/RSa80S2rkQ
Russians vote in an election that Putin will win, but the Kremlin is looking for a landslide victory https://t.co/g0RmtQ9VJK
Vladimir Putin is all but guaranteed to win Russia’s presidential vote, but he is seeking a large turnout to anchor his next six years in power https://t.co/LJ6XhIGrhw https://t.co/LJ6XhIGrhw
Putin looks to secure 5th term as president as Russians head to the polls https://t.co/YJkCILPswj
Russians Head to Polls in a Vote Set to Extend Putin’s Rule. His Foes are in Jail, in Exile or Dead https://t.co/JAXUUVSWLV https://t.co/WmUbcJn7cf
Russia begins voting today in an election set to prolong President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years, reports AFP News Agency.
Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead https://t.co/ChGdDQ0dV8
Russia’s longest-serving leader since Stalin is certain to win another term as president this weekend just as the war in Ukraine turns in his favor. Divisions in the West give further impetus to his ambitions https://t.co/kxzi2o4apI
Ukrainian drone strikes have been able to hit refineries deep in Russian territory, indicating a new vulnerability. But it is unclear if that will impact the fighting. https://t.co/n0KFrLrMTh
Over the next three days, Russians will head to the polls for yet another presidential vote with a practically predetermined outcome. Meduza spoke with Kremlin insiders to learn what plans the Putin administration has laid out for this weekend’s vote. https://t.co/Ntgal6A5yb
The first polls open in the Russian presidential election that’s all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule after he stifled dissent. https://t.co/VRV60O19wN
First polls open in Russian presidential election that's all but certain to extend Putin's rule after he stifled dissent, reports AP
#Russia’s Diesel Exports Explained as Drones Hit Oil Refineries Difficult to discern the full extent of drone strikes’ impact Ukraine is targeting Russia’s oil-processing capacity #oott https://t.co/3txNksGiyi
🇷🇺 PUTIN'S ELECTION PROMISE: YOU CAN VOTE FOR ANYONE... AS LONG AS IT'S ME Putin vows that Russian elections will be fair, urging citizens to vote for a prosperous future. “Dear citizens of Russia, dear friends — tomorrow, on March 15th polling stations will open all across… https://t.co/t74rwi8P8U
Putin Will Win Russia’s Election, But What Comes Next? Joshua Tucker discusses how Russians will grapple with another six years of Putinism. Read: https://t.co/0on87vvGXG https://t.co/htrb37yVOE
Putin has sailed into a fifth term with a Kremlin-backed election, exposing the limits of economic weapons not backed by hard power. Read Year of Elections, our new free newsletter ⬇️ https://t.co/ctk4jvxKfo
GeoConfirmed UKR. Russian drone filming Ukrainians fighting exactly at the border followed by a what is estimated as a CASEVAC by a Humvee, while others returned to the border. 7753+JXH Ryzhivka, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine 51.259056, 34.255 GeoLocated by @PauliusZaleckas… https://t.co/O5e7mPJk2I
Putin sails into a fifth term with a Kremlin-backed election, exposing the limits of economic weapons not backed by hard power https://t.co/Q135lb1Tyl
GeoConfirmed UKR. A Russian Ural truck with ammunition got hit by explosives dropped from a drone of the Ukrainian 58th Motorized Brigade. JWCJ+X7P Novopetrykivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine 47.62247, 36.9307 GeoLocated by @blinzka Geolocation: https://t.co/QZDUQrbagY… https://t.co/ClEacLJcgK
Putin sails into fifth term with Kremlin-backed election, exposing the limits of economic weapons not backed by hard power https://t.co/VecBB9TvN5
GeoConfirmed UKR. All our geolocated footage showing a drone strike, with multiple drones, on the refinery in Ryazan, located 500km within Russian territory. ---------- Footage 01 POV - Oil refinery hit in Ryazan. JP9X+CCC Ryazan, Ryazan Oblast, Russia 54.618554, 39.748512… https://t.co/FPTOyY5Cgw
Russians are set to head to the polls for their country's presidential election - with only one expected outcome https://t.co/Ft4ONXIv9Z
On the night of March 13, the Security Service of #Ukraine attacked three oil refineries in #Russia with drones. "Our task is to deprive the enemy of resources and to reduce the flow of oil money and fuel that Russia directs directly to the war, to the killing of our citizens,"…
Ukraine damaged 12% of Russian oil refining capacity in 2 days - Bloomberg 🤦 https://t.co/ScoaZzYWxb
🔥Ukrainian drones hit 12% of Russia's oil refining capacity – Bloomberg https://t.co/tkR2wfjKua
EUROPE’S REFINERIES IN DEMAND AS UKRAINE WAR BOOSTS OIL MARGINS - FT
Russia election: Stage-managed vote will give Putin another term https://t.co/SY48pXKZdW
Ukraine staged cross-border ground attacks and long-range drone strikes into Russia, assaults that appeared aimed at disrupting President Vladimir V. Putin’s re-election campaign messaging that the war has turned in Moscow’s favor. https://t.co/j8cKJGgeMy
Ukrainian drone attacks halted three oil refineries deep within Russian territory in an assault that Putin said was aimed at disrupting his election — though the leader is expected to sail to a fifth term Set a reminder for #ThePoliticsSpace ⏰https://t.co/5nANzpkhil
Ukrainian drone attacks halted three oil refineries deep within Russian territory in an assault President Vladimir Putin said was aimed at disrupting his presidential election later this week - Bloomberg
GeoConfirmed UKR. A Russian AFV gets struck by a FPV suicide drone with thermal sight. 3JQ6+FX7 Pervomais'ke, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine 0:17-0:27 - 48.08866, 37.612417 GeoLocated by @creamy_caprice and @klinger66 Geolocation: https://t.co/rN6WDMyleu https://t.co/qVyAby0NNx… https://t.co/yQ3SGl2wC1
Ukraine's hunt for Russian oil refineries will only increase in coming months as more drones will be become available. Today, UA attacked Ryazan, Kstovo and Kirishi oil refineries, which are among the top 5 largest plants in 🇷🇺. UA long-term objectives might be the following: https://t.co/QhY6DhBCBy
Russia’s oil refineries are heavily concentrated in the west of the country, well within range of Ukrainian long-range drones https://t.co/JWU4LGYmHb
📉 Attacks on Russian oil refineries affected over 10% of production capacities over 2 days https://t.co/YwB30jkgup
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here’s how it will affect the war and Russia’s relations https://t.co/kb2hPqq6af https://t.co/ts5j7aTqpN
🔥🛢️ "The three facilities hit by Ukrainian drones in the past two days account for about 12% of Russia’s oil-processing capacity", - Bloomberg https://t.co/7UwR3k2WTQ
In a land where opposition politicians are dead, in prison or in exile, Russia’s election seems entirely unnecessary. But despite the inevitability of the result, it is crucially important for Vladimir Putin’s regime https://t.co/ppkeSQlGnv Image: AFP https://t.co/doLBFW0s1n
Putin is preparing to gain a fifth term in an election that’s tightly controlled by the Kremlin. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine now in its third year, officials are working to ensure him a landslide win. Set a reminder for #ThePoliticsSpace ⏰ https://t.co/7Rt8eluuys
#Russia Refinery Fire: Video Shows Moment of Drone Attack #oott https://t.co/S6350Dg96v
Ukraine hits oil facilities deep inside Russia to bring war to instigators as Putin stages rigged re-election https://t.co/ghkxq6LHK5
Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside #Russia #oott https://t.co/SEfmEAoqEX
Ukraine and Russia traded attacks on each other’s territory Wednesday, including a second day of drone attacks against Russian oil facilities which President Vladimir Putin called an attempt to disrupt presidential elections set for this weekend. https://t.co/ChqarSxAxs
BREAKING: Vladimir Putin claims that Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian energy facilities are aimed at disrupting Russia's presidential elections
Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia via @FT https://t.co/XTg7nj2KtW
Dozens of #Drones Bombard Russian #OilRefineries in Record Air Raids Kyiv launched around 70 kamikaze aircraft mostly against energy #infrastructure. Two refineries were badly burned. https://t.co/A2HtMmuzCE
Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia https://t.co/QpIEobhrFx via @ft
A Ukrainian official with knowledge of the attacks tells me the SBU used attack drones in “a series of special operations against enemy oil refineries … to deprive the enemy of resources and reduce the flow of oil money and fuel”. w/ @NastyaStognei @FT https://t.co/xdALB9CBpU
Ukraine strikes oil refineries deep inside Russia https://t.co/pUlRApa5Xs
Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the war and Russia's relations https://t.co/sA8fU12MBj
🔥 Ukrainian intelligence's drone attack halts operation of Russian Novoshakhtinsk Refinery https://t.co/gIyOrz30Cs
Ukraine Hits Russia's Largest #OilRefineries with #Drones Along with hitting the Ryazan, Kstovo and Kirishi oil refineries, Ukraine special ops also hit a Russian #AirForce base in Buturlinovk and a military airfield in Voronezh overnight March 12-13. https://t.co/p6ny48uj1P